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Arm roller for stringing distribution conductors

a technology of distribution conductors and arm rollers, applied in the direction of overhead lines/cables, apparatuses, etc., can solve the problems of conductor line breakage, line workers are injured, conductor line breakage, etc., and achieve the effect of double ampacity on the circuit safely

Active Publication Date: 2020-09-01
SEEKELL ROBERT
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[0025]The aggregation roller allows for companies to double the ampacity on their circuits safely. The aggregation roller can be installed in tight quarters by drone stringing operations in the distribution or transmission circuits.

Problems solved by technology

There have been many cases in the US where the line workers are injured due to contact with energized parts in their work zone.
This causes the line to droop or bow between rollers, and can lead to the breakage of the line.
This again creates too steep of a radius and stress point, potentially leading to conductor line breakage.
This is particularly troublesome with newer conductor materials.
Lineman cannot install large diameter rollers on top of a cross arm because of tight quarters, energized conductors in reach, and large rollers are not generally designed to mount to utility cross arms.

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[0037]While the presently disclosed inventive concept(s) is susceptible of various modifications and alternative constructions, certain illustrated embodiments thereof have been shown in the drawings and will be described below in detail. It should be understood, however, that there is no intention to limit the inventive concept(s) to the specific form disclosed, but, on the contrary, the presently disclosed and claimed inventive concept(s) is to cover all modifications, alternative constructions, and equivalents falling within the spirit and scope of the inventive concept(s) as defined in the claims.

[0038]Embodiments of the inventive concepts disclosed herein can be used to adjust the angle while the conductor is installed making the task safer for the worker. The current invention can be utilized with electrical line or other utility lines including, but not limited to fiber optic lines. Any line that can be run through the roller to provide electricity or conduct a signal is refe...

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Abstract

An aggregation roller for extending a conductor over a span for electrical distribution. The aggregation roller is useful providing safety for linemen, adaptability to new technologies for conductors, low friction to easily pull the conductors and durability. The aggregation roller is useful in reducing the chances of electrocution of the lineman when the aggregation roller is near energized conductors. Further, the aggregation roller replaces multiple rollers as is used today.

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PRIORITY / CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Non-Provisional application Ser. No. 16 / 595,447, filed Oct. 7, 2019 and U.S. Non-Provisional application Ser. No. 16 / 719,800, filed Dec. 18, 2019, the disclosures of which are incorporated by reference.TECHNICAL FIELD[0002]This invention relates to electrical power distribution. More particularly, it relates to stringing conductors for electrical power distribution.BACKGROUND[0003]Electric power distribution is the final stage in the delivery of electric power; it carries electricity from the transmission system to individual consumers. Distribution substations connect to the transmission system and lower the transmission voltage to medium voltage ranging between 2 kV and 35 kV with the use of transformers.[0004]Primary distribution lines carry this medium voltage power to distribution transformers located near the customer's premises. Distribution transformers again lower the voltage t...

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Patent Type & Authority Patents(United States)
IPC IPC(8): H02G1/02
CPCH02G1/02
Inventor SEEKELL, ROBERT
Owner SEEKELL ROBERT